FARMINGTON — Franklin County Cpl. Nate Bean will be getting a new police dog. His current dog, Diesel, is 9 years old and is nearing the end of his career, Lt. David Rackliffe told commissioners Tuesday. Bean and Rackliffe tested a 12-month-old Dutch Shepherd named Bain, and they liked what they saw, Rackliffe said. Commissioners […]
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Franklin County deputy recognized
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County deputy was recognized twice Tuesday, first as Deputy of the Quarter and second as Deputy of the Year. Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. presented the awards to Kevin Hartley of Anson during the county commissioners meeting. He has done an “exceptional job” working on patrol since he was hired […]
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Rumford, Phillips residents injured in Carthage accident
CARTHAGE — Two people were injured Monday morning after two vehicles collided on a bridge on Route 142, also known as Carthage Road, Franklin County sheriff’s Lt. David Rackliffe said. Makaila Conley, 19, of Rumford was driving south when she lost control of the car as she was negotiating a corner, he said. Halfway through […]
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Chesterville man charged when verbal disagreement turns physical
CHESTERVILLE — A local man is accused of arguing with a family member Monday and putting him in a choke hold, Franklin County Lt. David Rackliffe said Tuesday. Deputy Andrew Morgan arrested Everard Cooper, 25, of Chesterville on a felony charge of domestic violence aggravated assault, he said. A conviction on the charge carries up […]
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Franklin County police dogs to get protective vests
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department police dogs, Diesel, Abbie and Justice, will receive protective vests thanks to a nationwide Groupon event that raised more than $335,000, according to a statement from Lt. David Rackliffe. The Occasions campaign for Groupon Grassroots to outfit police dogs with the vests ran Feb. 15 through March 5. […]